Turkey Slams EU Parliament: Yilmaz Declares Cyprus Resolution Null and Void

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz rejects the European Parliament's resolution on Trkiye's 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, saying Ankara does not recognise it and considers it "null and void"https://t.co/cY70V4jvQJ News Analysis & Summary Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz has forcefully rejected the European Parliaments resolution condemning Trkiyes 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, stating that Ankara does not recognize the document and considers it legally invalid. In a comprehensive response, Yilmaz argued that the resolution is a one-sided political attack that ignores historical context and the legitimate rights of Turkish Cypriots. He reaffirmed Trkiyes commitment to a just and lasting solution on the island based on the realities of two separate sovereign states. In my opinion, this rejection is unsurprising given the deep-rooted tensions between Trkiye and the EU over Cyprus. The European Parliaments resolutions often carry symbolic weight but lack binding force, and Ankaras firm stance signals that it will not bow to external pressure on matters of national security and sovereignty. While the EU frames the 1974 intervention as an invasion, Trkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus view it as a necessary peace operation to protect the Turkish Cypriot community from ethnic violence. This fundamental disagreement continues to block progress in Cyprus reunification talks and further strains EU-Trkiye relations. Source: @trtworld on X/TwitterPublic Engagement Views: 3,754 Likes: 5 Comments: 1 Shares: 2 Published: July 10, 2026, 1:01 pm